Unveiling the new UR-230 “Polaris”: Urwerk’s first ceramic watch

In typical Urwerk fashion, this new creation doesn’t use ordinary ceramic, but a unique composite material specially designed for the brand. In 2023, Urwerk unveiled the UR-230 “Eagle” as the first member of its 230 series, replacing the UR-220. The model features the brand’s signature satellite hour display and is powered by a new movement: […]

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Breiling completes the Avengers series

A clever update to the oversized pilot’s watch. Breitling has redesigned the Avengers series of big and bold pilot watches. Originally launched in 2001, the original version is probably best known for being the watch worn by Leonardo DiCaprio in Blood Diamond, and now, the Avenger ) is (very) slightly smaller in size, features a […]

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Hands-on Greubel Forsey makes everything work in the new 24-second tourbillon architecture

The high-end Swiss watchmaker has absolutely nothing to hide – and this new case design proves it. Greubel Forsey‘s headquarters and headquarters in La Chaux-de-Fonds is one of the most fascinating buildings in the entire Swiss watch industry. The centerpiece of the facility is a 17th-century farmhouse that company founders Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey […]

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